Phytoline contains the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis. This species is a highly active hunter and has become a standard spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) treatment in many crops. It develops twice as fast as the spider mite at humidity levels that are above 60% (unfavorable to spider mites), which allows a rapid control of outbreaks. A female Phytoseiulus can destroy ten spider mite females and their progeny in just seven days under optimum conditions. It is less effective on Carmine mite (T. cinnabarinus).

Target Crops » All indoor and outdoor crops
Target Pest » Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae), Carmine mite (T. cinnabarinus)
Target Life Stage » Whole life cycle
Delivery Systems » Bottles & Vials and Blister

Key Features

• It is produced locally in North America
• Recommended for spider mite control on a wide range of crops.
• Adults and young stages feed voraciously on all life stages of the two. spotted spider-mite.
• Controls spider mites resistant to acaricides.

Target Pests

• Two-spotted spider mite (TSSM)
• Carmine mite ( cinnabarinus)

How It Works

• Adults and young stages feed voraciously on all two-spotted spider mite life stages
• Effective at wide temperature range above 57°F (14°C) and can be used indoor and outdoors
• At temperatures over 86°F(30°C), spider mite growth rate will overtake that of Phytoseiulus
• Less active at low light levels but will not go into diapause.

Available delivery systems

Available in a range of sizes including:

• 500ml (16oz) bottle containing 2,000 or 20,000 mites for application over wide areas.
• 30 ml (1oz) vials containing the same number of mites for treatment of hot spots
• Blister pack contains 5 mini blisters, 200 predatory mite (1,000 total)
• The hot spot vial comes with a cap designed for dosing specific areas of the crop.
• Available in vermiculite as the carrier material for use in ornamentals, which is moistened for optimal transit conditions.

Handling & Storage

General instructions for use:

• Immediately before opening, tap base of the bottle sharply on a solid surface to dislodge mites. from inner surface, and gently roll bottle to distribute them evenly throughout carrier material.
• Apply mites repeatedly by inverting the bottle over spider-mite-infested-leaves.
• Each inversion delivers a measured amount of vermiculite.
• Tap and roll bottle before re-opening it.
• Leave empty bottle open on infected plants to allow any remaining predators to escape.

16oz/500ml bottle for large areas:

• Gently shaking and rotating bottle before using to give uniform distribution. Vigorous shaking will kill mites.
• Distribute the product directly over the leaves, inside the release box or hang the blister
• Repeat release and increase the rate in established spider mite colonies until control is achieved.
• For advice on recommended release rates, consult your technical specialist.

Instructions for use – Vial (for hot spot treatment):

• Use higher recommended rate range.
• Open each vial when ready to use in the greenhouse.
• Leave empty bottle open on infected plants to allow any remaining predators to escape.
• For advice on recommended release rates, consult your technical specialist.

Storage and transport

• Keep bottles horizontal and cool until use.
• Transport and store at 6-10°C /43-50°F.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight at any time.